Grayish Purple

The color #BC9EB5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 188, 158, 181 and HSL values of 314°, 18%, 68%.

Color Values for #BC9EB5

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HEX:
#BC9EB5
RGB:
rgb(188,158,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(314,18%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 16%, 4%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BC9EB5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BC9EB5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.7%
Green: 62%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #BC9EB5

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BC9EB5

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BC9EB5

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BC9EB5

The complementary color for #BC9EB5 is #9FBCA6. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BC9EB5

The analogous colors for #BC9EB5 are #B49FBC and #BC9FA7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BC9EB5

The triadic colors for #BC9EB5 are #B5BC9F and #9FB5BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BC9EB5

These are the darker variations of #BC9EB5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #967E91 and #715F6D. This progression shows how #BC9EB5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BC9EB5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9B1C4 and #D7C5D3. This progression shows how #BC9EB5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BC9EB5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BC9EB5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BC9EB5

Companies and brands that incorporate #BC9EB5 in their visual identity.

#BC9EB5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BC9EB5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BC9EB5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 188, 158, 181 and HSL values of 314°, 18%, 68%.

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